on avidya
„avidya – literally „knowledge other then right knowledge” – is a false state of understanding. […] we can see avidya expressed in four different ways:
- first, there are false values arising from the constant references to „I” and „me” […]
- secondly, is expressed as excessive attachment or desire. […]
- unreasonable dislikes […]. usually they result from painful experiences in the past that are connected with particular objects and situations.
- fear of what is to come […] Pantajali tells us that fear is perhaps the most difficult of all obstacles to overcome.”
